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Thursday, June 5, 2014

No dutiful son or daughter would think twice about
enlisting home assistance services for one’s aging parents. After all, their
parents took care of them until they were ready to become adults and vital
members of society. Certain instances, in particular, warrant third-party
senior care services.

Frequent
accidents at home

You can design a home to be more senior-friendly,
but you can’t make it entirely accident-proof. For instance, your elderly mom
or dad may be simply reaching for the cereal box in the cupboard atop the
kitchen counter but doesn’t notice the messy rug on the floor, thus tripping on
it as a result. For seniors who have weak bones, these accidents pose hazards like
bone fractures and concussions.

Personal
hygiene challenges

When you were a kid, your parents always reminded
you about the importance of good hygiene. This time around, it’s your turn to make
sure they maintain optimum personal hygiene. If one or both parents are unable
to take a bath properly or dress without much difficulty because of physical
conditions like arthritis, it may be time to consider home assistance services.

Age-related
diseases

Aging parents are no longer in the peak of their
health and are, thus, prone to illnesses. If your parent has been diagnosed
with a rather serious age-related disease like Alzheimer's, Parkinson’s, or
kidney failure, then you’ll want to provide only the best senior care.

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Comfort Keepers provides in-home care that makes a difference in the lives of seniors and other adults. For over a decade, clients and their families have entrusted their care to us in the Omaha and Council Bluffs communities. Whether for companionship, personal care services or in-home safety solutions, we provide the support and services that improve lives and enable independent living at home. Comfort Keepers is independently owned and operated. As a State Licensed Home Care Agency, Comfort Keepers prides itself on the level of care and services we provide. We provide services such as bathing, grooming, transportation, light housekeeping, respite and more.